FORSOOTH
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For*sooth" (?), adv. [AS. fors&ō;ð; for, prep. + s&ō;ð sooth, truth. See For, prep., and Sooth.] In truth; in fact; certainly; very well; -- formerly used as an expression of deference or respect, especially to woman; now used ironically or contemptuously.
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A fit man, forsooth, to govern a realm!
Hayward.
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Our old English word forsooth has been changed for the French madam.
Guardian.
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For*sooth", v. t. To address respectfully with the term forsooth. [Obs.]
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The captain of the “Charles” had forsoothed her, though he knew her well enough and she him.
Pepys.
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For*sooth", n. A person who used forsooth much; a very ceremonious and deferential person. [R.]
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You sip so like a forsooth of the city.
B. Jonson.
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